John Gielgud Updates
"Not many know this name but back in the 70s and 80s, John Gielgud was a force of nature to be reckoned with. His role of the quick-witted butler Hobson in the 1981 film – Arthur, won him an Oscar nomination. But Gielgud, was just as sharp-tongued in real life as his character Hobson in the movie. In Richard Mangan’s book – Gielgud’s Letter, he explains why. He even refused to attend the ceremony because the Oscars, according to John Gielgud, are “mutual congratulation baloney.”"
"Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special, Summer’s Lease (1991) Grammys: Best Spoken Word, Documentary or Drama Recording, Ages of Man (1979) Oscars: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Arthur (1981) Tony Awards: Outstanding Foreign Company, The Importance of Being Earnest (1948) Best Director of a Drama, Big Fish, Little Fish (1961) Honorary Awards: Special Tony Award “for contribution to theatre for his extraordinary insight into the writings of Shakespeare as demonstrat"